Lights, Camera, Competency! Master Your DogNostics Video Skill Submissions
Hi everyone, and welcome!
We are so excited to share a fantastic short presentation with you today—and we have to give a massive shout-out to the brilliant Louise Stapleton-Frappell for putting it together.
Here at DogNostics, one of the questions we get asked most frequently by our students is:
“How on earth do I video myself and my dog so that I can submit a high-quality skill assessment?”
You Don’t Need to Be a Hollywood Director
I have a little confession to make. This is Niki here, and I’ll be the first to admit—video technology is not a skill I am particularly good at! Because it isn’t my strong suit, I am always incredibly grateful that we have Louise on hand. She is an absolute wizard at making the technical side of things feel effortless, accessible, and completely achievable.
As Louise beautifully explains in the short video presentation below, capturing a great skill submission:
- Doesn’t take a tech genius.
- Doesn’t require expensive or high-end equipment.
With just a few simple adjustments and the tools you likely already have in your pocket, you can record clear, professional-grade videos that allow our assessors to see your brilliant training skills perfectly.
Watch the Presentation Below!
Whether you are feeling a bit camera-shy or just struggling with camera angles and lighting, Louise has got you covered. Grab a cup of tea (or some chocolate!), sit back, and take a few minutes to watch her top tips.
Over to You!
We hope this quick guide takes the stress out of your next video assignment. Remember, we aren’t looking for cinematic masterpieces—we just want to see you and your four-legged partners shining!
What is your biggest challenge when it comes to filming your training sessions? Let us know in the comments below!

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